Litany III
for flute and cello
Composed by Lee McClure
The
main theme of this piece came from an improvisation by Lee McClure
(flute) and James P. Nelson (guitar) in the 1970's. The many evolutions
of the theme include pieces for "Litany to the Holy Spirit" flute and piano (1985); "Litany to the Holy Spirit" chorus and piano
(1988); "Litany II" brass quintet (1992); Litany III (electric) flute and cello (1995); "Danse Nebulae" ballet
for five dancers, electric flute & Latin percussion (2007).
Outline:
Bar# Description
1 introduction
5 Main theme in flute with cello arpeggios
20 Main theme in cello with flute rococo solo #1
35 Cello arpeggios with flute rococo solo #2
48 Main theme: flute and cello with parallel glissandos
77 Main theme with cello counter themes
105 Climax, Jazz beat and Coda
144 (end)
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